Popular pizza restaurant Pupatella will open a location at 700 Slaters Lane soon in Alexandria, after first filing paperwork with Alexandria two years ago.
With roots in Arlington, Pupatella began its journey thanks to Enzo Algarme, a Naples native. Steeped in the traditions of Neapolitan pizza-making from a young age, he brought his passion and expertise to the United States.
Frustrated by the lack of authentic Neapolitan pizza locally, he decided to create his own. What started as a modest food truck in 2007 quickly gained a loyal following, prompting the opening of the first brick-and-mortar location in Arlington in 2010. Algarme’s commitment to genuine Neapolitan techniques and ingredients laid the foundation for Pupatella’s success…